Good Day
Lewiston
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New data shows Idaho households spend an average of $878 monthly on groceries and 55% of their total food spending is devoted to home purchases. The report compares these figures with national averages—highlighting a higher food cost burden that affects local families. Big Country News
- ➤ AAA Idaho reported Monday that Idaho's average gasoline price increased by seven cents amid cold weather + rising fuel demand and slower refinery output. Prices range locally with Lewiston at $2.71, though they remain about 25 cents lower than this time last year. Dailyfly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A mountain lion was spotted at Lewis-Clark College late Sunday, Feb. 1 near the ticket booth by the baseball field. Fish and Game along with campus security and police searched but did not locate the animal — they advise residents to follow safety tips and report any sightings. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ITD Crews will begin sealing cracks on U.S. Highway 95 at Lewiston Hill today to prevent erosion and extend the roadway’s lifespan. Drivers should expect delays as one lane closes at a time and each ramp to U.S. Highway 195 closes briefly for detours. KLEW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ TriState Health welcomed board-certified general surgeon Aaron Russell, MD, to its TriState General Surgery team Monday, Feb. 2 in Clarkston — he brings advanced training in minimally invasive and robotic techniques and an engineering background to support his work. Dailyfly
- ➤ Idaho reported an 80% kindergarten vaccination rate in the 2024-25 school year after a 2025 law allowed exemptions for any reason, and health officials warn the trend could further weaken herd immunity—similar shifts have been seen in Florida and Mississippi. Dailyfly
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